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Leo Carrillo Ranch Family Portraits – Carlsbad, California

For family portraits, Leo Carrillo Ranch is a classic location for a reason. With the beautiful beach and Spanish architecture you can frame unique and fun compositions. The outdoors make it great for kids who might not want to be on their best behavior ….. But they just can’t help having fun at this awesome location! Leo Carrillo Ranch is a scenic 70 acre historic ranch located in Carlsbad, just north of San Diego. Many Carlsbad photographers offer family portrait sessions here which makes it look like it’s the most popular place in Carlsbad to do family portraits, but let’s just say I’ve shot at a few locations around town and Leo Carrillo Ranch is one of my favorites and the best place to get family photos in Carlsbad. When it comes to family photos, Leo Carrillo Ranch is one of the best places in Carlsbad. A famous landmark in California and along the stunning coast of Southern California. If you’re planning a visit to Southern California, or just want something different for your family photos, Leo Carrillo Ranch is worth considering.

In this session, I got to work with one of my favorite families again! I love that my clients come back to me year after year because it’s always so wonderful to see their faces again and see how much the kids have grown! Here are some of my favorite photos with this adorable family!

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Love comes in all shapes—sometimes with 4 legs and a wagging tail!⁣
The best kind of photos? The ones that include everyone. 💕 Because let’s be honest, your dog is more than a pet—they’re part of your love story, too.

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Love comes in all shapes—sometimes with 4 legs and a wagging tail!⁣
The best kind of photos? The ones that include everyone. 💕 Because let’s be honest, your dog is more than a pet—they’re part of your love story, too.

There’s something so powerful about the way a mother holds her newborn—gentle, protective, completely in sync.⁣
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In those first few weeks, everything feels new, yet somehow like it was always meant to be. These are the moments you’ll want to remember—the way they fit in your arms, the tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the quiet connection that needs no words.⁣
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Let’s create images that hold onto this time forever.⁣
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Now booking newborn sessions—link in bio.

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There’s something so powerful about the way a mother holds her newborn—gentle, protective, completely in sync.⁣
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In those first few weeks, everything feels new, yet somehow like it was always meant to be. These are the moments you’ll want to remember—the way they fit in your arms, the tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the quiet connection that needs no words.⁣
⁣
Let’s create images that hold onto this time forever.⁣
⁣
Now booking newborn sessions—link in bio.

Oh my… you still sleep like that.” The way your baby tucks their hands under their cheek or stretches one tiny foot just so—it’s all them. And that’s exactly what we’ll capture. 💫

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Oh my… you still sleep like that.” The way your baby tucks their hands under their cheek or stretches one tiny foot just so—it’s all them. And that’s exactly what we’ll capture. 💫

✨ One moment, they’re little, holding your hand. The next, they’re off chasing their own dreams. Let’s capture this season before it’s just a memory.⁣
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#FamilyPhotography #TimeFlies #HoldOntoThis

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✨ One moment, they’re little, holding your hand. The next, they’re off chasing their own dreams. Let’s capture this season before it’s just a memory.⁣
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#FamilyPhotography #TimeFlies #HoldOntoThis

The tiniest yawn, the biggest feeling!⁣ Happy Easter weekend, wishing you all lots of fun and sunshine wherever you are!
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There’s something about a newborn’s yawn that makes time stand still. Maybe it’s because you know these sleepy, snuggly days won’t last forever. But for now, they’re here—and they’re everything.

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The tiniest yawn, the biggest feeling!⁣ Happy Easter weekend, wishing you all lots of fun and sunshine wherever you are!
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There’s something about a newborn’s yawn that makes time stand still. Maybe it’s because you know these sleepy, snuggly days won’t last forever. But for now, they’re here—and they’re everything.

Love looks good on these two. ✨⁣
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No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just real moments.⁣
⁣
Let’s capture the kind of photos that feel like you. 💛⁣
⁣
Now booking couples sessions. Link in bio!⁣
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#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
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Love looks good on these two. ✨⁣
⁣
No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just real moments.⁣
⁣
Let’s capture the kind of photos that feel like you. 💛⁣
⁣
Now booking couples sessions. Link in bio!⁣
⁣
⁣
#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
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Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, serving North County and San Diego. With 20 years of experience, we specialize in natural, timeless portraits for families, maternity, newborns, and seniors—capturing genuine moments on location or in our beautiful portrait studio.

We’re here to make the process easy and enjoyable. Let’s start with a quick chat about what matters most to you. We’d be honored to create portraits you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Love comes in all shapes—sometimes with 4 legs and a wagging tail!⁣
The best kind of photos? The ones that include everyone. 💕 Because let’s be honest, your dog is more than a pet—they’re part of your love story, too.

7 3

Love comes in all shapes—sometimes with 4 legs and a wagging tail!⁣
The best kind of photos? The ones that include everyone. 💕 Because let’s be honest, your dog is more than a pet—they’re part of your love story, too.

There’s something so powerful about the way a mother holds her newborn—gentle, protective, completely in sync.⁣
⁣
In those first few weeks, everything feels new, yet somehow like it was always meant to be. These are the moments you’ll want to remember—the way they fit in your arms, the tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the quiet connection that needs no words.⁣
⁣
Let’s create images that hold onto this time forever.⁣
⁣
Now booking newborn sessions—link in bio.

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There’s something so powerful about the way a mother holds her newborn—gentle, protective, completely in sync.⁣
⁣
In those first few weeks, everything feels new, yet somehow like it was always meant to be. These are the moments you’ll want to remember—the way they fit in your arms, the tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the quiet connection that needs no words.⁣
⁣
Let’s create images that hold onto this time forever.⁣
⁣
Now booking newborn sessions—link in bio.

Oh my… you still sleep like that.” The way your baby tucks their hands under their cheek or stretches one tiny foot just so—it’s all them. And that’s exactly what we’ll capture. 💫

12 1

Oh my… you still sleep like that.” The way your baby tucks their hands under their cheek or stretches one tiny foot just so—it’s all them. And that’s exactly what we’ll capture. 💫

✨ One moment, they’re little, holding your hand. The next, they’re off chasing their own dreams. Let’s capture this season before it’s just a memory.⁣
⁣
⁣
#FamilyPhotography #TimeFlies #HoldOntoThis

9 1

✨ One moment, they’re little, holding your hand. The next, they’re off chasing their own dreams. Let’s capture this season before it’s just a memory.⁣
⁣
⁣
#FamilyPhotography #TimeFlies #HoldOntoThis

The tiniest yawn, the biggest feeling!⁣ Happy Easter weekend, wishing you all lots of fun and sunshine wherever you are!
⁣
There’s something about a newborn’s yawn that makes time stand still. Maybe it’s because you know these sleepy, snuggly days won’t last forever. But for now, they’re here—and they’re everything.

10 3

The tiniest yawn, the biggest feeling!⁣ Happy Easter weekend, wishing you all lots of fun and sunshine wherever you are!
⁣
There’s something about a newborn’s yawn that makes time stand still. Maybe it’s because you know these sleepy, snuggly days won’t last forever. But for now, they’re here—and they’re everything.

Love looks good on these two. ✨⁣
⁣
No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just real moments.⁣
⁣
Let’s capture the kind of photos that feel like you. 💛⁣
⁣
Now booking couples sessions. Link in bio!⁣
⁣
⁣
#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
⁣

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Love looks good on these two. ✨⁣
⁣
No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just real moments.⁣
⁣
Let’s capture the kind of photos that feel like you. 💛⁣
⁣
Now booking couples sessions. Link in bio!⁣
⁣
⁣
#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
⁣

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